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Participants recommend this programme

"The course is a true eye opener. So many in depth and so many perspectives."(Pim Uijtdewilligen, Manager Railinfrastructure at Metropolitan Region Rotterdam, The Hague, The Netherlands - Copenhagen Edition 2016)

"The experience sharing and case study is fruitful and many constructive ideas which could be applied in daily operations and worth for benchmarking."(Anonymous - Copenhagen Edition 2016)

"This training course provides an excellent opportunity to rapidly learn the fundamentals of GOA4 metro implementation and operation from experts who have real experience in this field. I would recommend attendance on this course to any Railway Engineer or Railway Operator who is considering GOA4 implementation on their railway network."(G. Parris, Consultant Signaling Control Systems, London, UK - Copenhagen Edition 2016)

Reach your objectives

Broaden your knowledge and understanding of the current situation and future trends in metro automation

Get an insight about implementation, operation and maintenance of automated metros

Learn from the experience of the RATP in Paris of planning, building and running automated metro lines, as well as of converting a traditional metro line to an automated one (lines 1 & 4)

Apply learnings during workshops using business and project management case scenarios

Target Audience

Professionals directly involved in metro automation projects and eager to learn more from international best practice

Staff from public transport operators or authorities which run, build or plan to build automated metro line(s)

Staff from the industry involved in the design and manufacturing of automated metro infrastructure, vehicles and technology.

The course is also adapted to professionals seeking a first introduction to automated metros.

The course welcomes junior and senior participants worldwide

A good level of English is a compulsory requirement to attend the training

Methodology

Participate to interactive plenary sessions with introduction by course leaders, presentation by the trainer and open discussion with participants

Apply, through workshops, project management tools and business scenarios

Share your knowledge and experience with other participants in smaller groups

Learn about RATP’s experience in building, running and converting automated metros and visit their control and maintenance centre

Inspiring Trainers

Our trainers are top-level transport and mobility professionals with extensive experience in automated metro management and operations. They are members of the UITP Observatory of Automated Metros; a unique group gathering the world’s leading operators with experience in Unattened Train Operation. This group, funded in 2007, exchanges best practices in key issues affecting automated metro operation and monitors the global evolution and trends on this field. Our trainers include professionals from RATP (Paris), Copenhagen, TMB Barcelona and more to be confirmed.

Approaching an automated metro line project requires thinking outside the box of conventional rail: What are the key elements to take into account? In which ways does it differ from a conventional metro project? What kind of expertise is needed in house and what can be outsourced? Which players need to be involved when?

This session will map the complexity of an automated metro line project, offering an overview of the key project phases, highlighting the specific areas in which automation projects differ from conventional ones.

Session 3: Group Work and Experience Sharing

Session 4: Operation and Maintenance of Automated Metros

Building on a selection of automated operation models and scenarios, this session will show participants the potential -and limits- of automation technologies, in order to make the most of automated operation.It will also reflect on the impact of automation technologies in maintenance – identifying the key areas to consider and analyzing how to make best use of the technologies, smart tools and staffing model of an automated metro line.

Session 5: The Human Factor & Customer Services

While technology usually takes the spotlight in metro automation projects, the human factor is in fact as central to the success of an automated metro line as the technology itself, and can even be more challenging in the case of a conventional system considering automation. The characteristics and operation model of an automated metro line require specific staffing models, with typically less staff, but more qualified and deployed in polyvalent roles along the line - What are their tasks and responsibilities? Is there an ideal staff profile and for an automated metro line? This session will present examples of staffing models for automated metro lines, highlighting some of the key challenges in finding, training, managing and keeping staff in automated metro lines.

In order to be successful, automation should also be approached as a customer-centered project. Systems and procedures need to be designed around the customer’s safety and experience and consider their view point and needs from the outset of the project. As such this session will also address some of the most frequently asked questions and concerns regarding customers in an automated metro line – from preparing the public and introducing automation to the future users of the system, to best practices in customer information and management during normal operation, and in different incident scenarios.

Session 6: Group Work and Experience Sharing

Opened in 1998, line 14 was the first fully automated metro line to be built in Paris and was followed by the first worldwide conversion to full automation without disruption of operations (line 1). In the future, line 4 will also be converted. In this respect, the RATP in Paris is one of the largest operator of automated metro lines worldwide making it a fascinating case to study and learn about, from the conception phase and construction, to the daily operations and maintenance.

Upgrade of conventional lines into Automated MetrosThis session will analyze one of the most complex scenarios in metro automation projects: that of the conversion of a conventional line to fully automated operation. To date, only Nuremberg and Paris have taken this step – which many systems are considering. This session will offer a comprehensive overview of automated lines conversion, building on the successful experience of Line 1 conversion - from the project organization to the technical challenges faced and the human resources and social impact of a conversion.

This session will be moderated by RATP experts directly involved in the running and development of these metro lines. In the afternoon, a technical visit will take participants to the maintenance and control rooms of line 1 (converted line).

Registration:

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS TRAINING IS CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED. Should you be interested in attending the next session, please contact Sunita Kelecom via sunita.kelecom@uitp.org.

Participation Fees

20% VAT excluded

Until 08/05/2017

After 08/05/2017

Member

1130 €

1510 €

Member « developing nations »*

830 €

1100 €

Non-member

1530 €

2040 €

Non-member « developing nations »*

1030 €

1380 €

Group UITP Member (4 or +)

1060 €

Group UITP Member (4 or +) « developing nations »*

780 €

Group UITP non Member (4 or +)

1430 €

Group UITP non Member (4 or +) « developing nations »*

955 €

* Participants from developing nations benefit from a special discount. Check here the list of eligible countries.

To register a group of 4 persons of more from the same organisation, please contact us: sunita.kelecom@uitp.org - Tel: +32 2 663 66 57

Participation fees include:

Training instruction

Lunches and coffee breaks

All training documents: Binder including all presentations and supporting documents; Access to all training material via UITP's electronic library Mobi+ (after the training)

Groups generally consist of 25 participants and are limited to 30 in order to increase the learning experience and interaction during the programme. Places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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About UITP

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